Battle of Summerdale (1529 AD)
Battle of Summerdale (Clan Sinclair of Caithness (supporters of James V of Scotland) vs Sinclairs of Orkney & Orcadians) took place in 1529 AD during Rebellion of the Orkney Sinclairs.
Battle facts
- Year: 1529 AD
- Date: 1529-05-19
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Rebellion of the Orkney Sinclairs
- Side A: Clan Sinclair of Caithness (supporters of James V of Scotland)
- Side B: Sinclairs of Orkney, Orcadians
- Commanders (A): John Sinclair, 3rd Earl of Caithness, William Sinclair, 5th Lord Sinclair
- Commanders (B): James Sinclair, Governor of Orkney
- Casualties: approx. 500 men killed including the Earl of Caithness
William Sinclair, 5th Lord Sinclair and others taken prisonerOne killed
- Outcome: Victory for Orkney Sinclairs
- Coordinates: 58.977°, -3.140°
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